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John Duffy Obituary
John F. Duffy passed away peacefully on October 21, 2011. He was born in New York, New York on August 21, 1933. He was a resident of Rockland County for over 45 years and was an active member of the community. John was a graduate of Manhattan College and St. John's Law School. He worked as a senior counsel for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Power Authority and was known for his integrity. He served on the Orangetown Zoning Board, including as chairman, and was particularity active at the Blauvelt Free Library. John was proud of his service in the United States Marines Corps.
John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Scarry) Duffy, and his children Justin Duffy and Elizabeth Duffy. He also is survived by his three siblings (Gerard Duffy, Audrey Bauer and Deborah Duffy) and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may visit Sunday 1-5 PM and Monday 4-8 PM at Moritz Funeral Home, 98 Route 303 South, Tappan, NY. John's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 AM at St. Catharine's Church, Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY. Burial will follow in Rockland Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to People to People, 121 West Nyack Road, Nanuet, NY 10954.
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Barbara Drake
October 24, 2011
Please accept my deepest regrets for your loss. Jack was a remarkable man of great intelligence and character. Please take solace in knowing he has passed beyond to a place of peace and contentment void of pain and suffering.
October 24, 2011
Pat, Justin and Elizabeth: Our prayers and thoughts are with you along with fond memories of yesterday. Pat & Jim McElwain, Alexandria, VA
Madeline Hanrahan
October 23, 2011
Dear Pat - I wish you the strengths to get through the sadness of loss, Jack was such an outstanding gentleman. My memories are
of his always gracious way with everyone. I fondly recall our past, and
send hopes of comfort to you, and to Elizabeth and Justin, as you grieve.for Jack.
Judy Schaefer
October 23, 2011
Dear Mrs. Duffy,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
October 23, 2011
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
October 23, 2011
My sincere sympathy to you dear Pat and to Justin and Elizabeth. May your beloved John rest in eternal peace.
Maureen O'CONNOR
Venice, Florida
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